DOBBY – A1124923 

Manhattan Center

My name is DOBBY. My Animal ID # is A1124923.
I am a male black and white chihuahua sh mix. The shelter thinks I am about 5 YEARS old.

I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 09/09/2017 from NY 10457, owner surrender reason stated was OWNER DIED.

09/13/2017 AT RISK MEMO
Dobby A1124923 is at risk for a New Hope Only behavior determination. He has allowed minimal handling in the care center, showing fearful body language when approached and escalating to snapping in highly stressful situations. With a slow approach, and with select handlers, Dobby has begun seeking close proximity and attention, but generally appears overwhelmed in the shelter environment.

MOST RECENT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND WEIGHT
09/10/2017 Exam Type DVM INTAKE – Medical Rating is 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, Behavior Rating is NONE, Weight 9.8 LBS.

DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:adult MI Chihuahua Microchip noted on Intake? neg on lvt intake History : stray Subjective: BAR, very scared and resents any type of handling. was allowed to examine with good handler. defecated and urinated during exam Objective BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: not done d/t scared/aggressive behavior PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: grossly normal Assessment: adult MI chihuahua 1. heart murmur Plan 1. heart murmur r/o benign vs heart disease Prognosis: good with care SURGERY: Okay for surgery pending surgeon listeing to heart

09/09/2017 PET PROFILE MEMO
09/09/17 13:33 Dobby allowed all handling once worked slow with him. At a fast pace he was very tense, jumpy and giving whale eyes. When approached slowly he curled up and nipped gently at counselors hand. He was somewhat tense and gave whale eyes when ever counselor attempted to touch however after a few minutes of working slow he allowed counselor and staff member to lift him and handle him more.

WEB MEMO
No Web Memo

09/12/2017 BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type BEHAVIOR
KNOWN HISTORY: None Date of intake 9/9/2017 Unaltered male, stray SAFER ASSESSMENT: Date of assessment 9/12/2017 Toy: 1. Minimal Interest, brief enthusiasm toward the squeak sound, but does not fully engage, then backs away fearful at approaching hand. Summary: Dobby has only allowed minimal handling and appears to be very uncomfortable and fearful in this environment. Out of concern for his stress levels, we feel Dobby is not a candidate for the handling portion of the assessment at this time. PLAYGROUP: 9/12: When introduced off leash to dogs, Dobby is fearful and keeps to self. INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Date of intake 9/9/2017 During intake, Dobby was tense with any quick movement, whale eye. He allowed handling when moving slowly. MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial 9/9/2017 During his initial medical exam, Dobby snapped and only allowed handling with an experienced handlier. ENERGY LEVEL: We have no history on Dobby so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, Dobby’s is displacing as timid with a low level of activity. IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS: With select handlers Dobby has opened up significantly, allowing collaring and all handling. He will solicit attention and remain sitting in the lap of those handlers. He remains somewhat fearful of being removed from his kennel, but once outside will display social behavior. RECOMMENDATIONS: New Hope _X_Place with a New Hope partner: Dobby has not acclimated well to the kennel environment and has allowed only minimal handling since intake. We recommend placement with a New Hope partner who can provide any necessary behavior modification (force-free, positive reinforcement-based) and re-evaluate behavior in a stable home environment before placement into a permanent home. Potential challenges: _X_Fearful/potential for defensive aggression: Dobby has displayed fearful behavior in shelter, he displays no social behavior towards handlers and attempts to increase distance and avoid contact. Because he is so uncomfortable, Dobby does not tolerate any form of human-touch and has attempted to bite upon direct contact.

09/12/2017 GROUP BEHAVIOR EVALUATION – NH ONLY
Exam Type GROUP BEHAVIOR
9/12: When introduced off leash to dogs, Dobby is fearful and keeps to self. 9/13: Dobby keeps to himself.

09/10/2017 DVM INTAKE PHYSICAL EXAM
Medical rating was 2 NC – MINOR CONDITIONS NOT CONTAGIOUS, behavior rating was NONE
DVM Intake Exam Estimated age:adult MI Chihuahua Microchip noted on Intake? neg on lvt intake History : stray Subjective: BAR, very scared and resents any type of handling. was allowed to examine with good handler. defecated and urinated during exam Objective BCS: 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal discharge noted Oral Exam: not done d/t scared/aggressive behavior PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MI MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: mentation appropriate – no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: grossly normal Assessment: adult MI chihuahua 1. heart murmur Plan 1. heart murmur r/o benign vs heart disease Prognosis: good with care SURGERY: Okay for surgery pending surgeon listeing to heart

No RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found
– Normal,
No detailed description for a visit type RE-EXAM or CAGE-EXAM found!

Generated on Sep 13 2017 6:00PM

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